PRN CNA/CMT - Evening Shift

Wellpath - Cambridge, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Cambridge, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Wellpath plays a crucial role in providing basic and specialized nursing care to underserved and vulnerable patients in a correctional setting. This position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare team members and adherence to regulatory policies to ensure quality patient care. The role offers opportunities for growth and training within a mission-driven organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse, including assistance with ADLs, vital sign measurement, and accurate documentation of patient data.
• Maintains professional behavior and prioritizes work flow to ensure completion of all assigned duties, while adhering to policies and procedures and promoting patient safety and confidentiality.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team, participates in staff meetings and training sessions, and notifies the licensed nurse of any patient concerns or issues.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing procedures and proficiently uses medical supplies and equipment, while also ensuring their proper storage and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse, such as assisting with patient care in different units and participating in the orientation of new staff members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of training course for Nursing Assistants.
• Work requires level of knowledge of basic patient care methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to handle a variety of simple tasks that are routine in nature, while keeping work flowing in an orderly manner.
• Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass and maintain clearance for a Public Trust Position, if working with specific patients.
• Ability to express thoughts logically, in English, in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to use computers and the typical software such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and various database systems.
• Current certification in the state of practice is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans